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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Even in 2020 there’s still so much to be thankful for
The year that never seemed to end is finally ending, and if you’re reading this, we are glad you’re still here with us. It w…
Obituary: Patricia Alaine Cole
Patricia Alaine Cole, a.k.a. “Pat,” 70, of Placida, Florida, passed away peacefully in her home with family at her side on D…
PROFILE: Leigh Chessher
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- Boca Blooms has made room for an additional member to join their team. Although she found herself switchi…
COVID-19 vaccines: What you need to know
BY THE BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC- Submission Note: The COVID-19 situa…
National Register nomination granted 60-day extension
BY MARCY SHORTUSE- A 60-day extension on the presentation of the nomi…
Gasparilla Generosity part III… to kids from 1 to 92…
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- As we return to our four-part series on locals making the holiday season a bit brighter, we are reminded…
GICIA construction of Mercabo is now complete
SUBMITTED BY THE GICIA- The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association is pleased to announce that the const…
Chamber votes in five new board members, prepares for Christmas Card walk
STAFF REPORT- The Boa Grande Area Chamber of Commerce held their annual meeting virtually on Tuesday, Dec. 15, and new board…
An easy way to help the hungry: Stop by an island food barrel and donate!
STAFF REPORT- Members of the Boca Grande community have teamed up with Englewood Helping Hand, Inc. to feed the hungry this…
A tribute to an island ‘Wonder Woman’: Kimi Harms celebrates 20 years at the Boca Grande Preschool
STAFF REPORT- If you’ve lived on the island for any length of time and you have small children, chanes are good you know the…